What (who) is lurker - definition
PASSIVE PARTICIPANT OF A NEWSGROUP, A FORUM OR A MAILING LIST
Lurking; Lurk (Gaia Online); Lurk (internet forums); Lurkers; De-lurk; Lurking (internet); Lurk moar; Ghost follower
lurker
A person who lurks.
Look at that lurker in the corner.
Look at that lurker in the corner.
lurker
Lurker
·noun One who lurks.
II. Lurker ·noun A small fishing boat.
Wikipedia
Lurker
In Internet culture, a lurker is typically a member of an online community who observes, but does not participate. The exact definition depends on context. Lurkers make up a large proportion of all users in online communities. Lurking allows users to learn the conventions of an online community before they participate, improving their socialization when they eventually "de-lurk". However, a lack of social contact while lurking sometimes causes loneliness or apathy among lurkers.
Lurkers are referred to using many names, including browsers, read-only participants, non-public participants, legitimate peripheral participants, vicarious learners, or sleepers.
Pronunciation examples for lurker
1. if you're a lurker, you're looking
We Are the Nerds _ Christine Lagorio-Chafkin _ Talks at Google
2. I'm a lurker, too, so I totally get it--
Peanut - An Entrepreneurship Journey _ Michelle Kennedy _ Talks at Google
